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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.22, 983.44 and 363.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.22, 983.44 and 363.71 is: 545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.22 : 983.44 = 363.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.22/983.44 = 363.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.22x = 983.44 × 363.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.22x = 357,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,684.34/656.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.07

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